PASCO Xplorer GLX, User Manual

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X p l o r e r G L X U s e r s ’ G u i d e 5
Q u i c k Sta rt
Getting started with the GLX is easy—simply plug in the AC adapter, connect
one of the included sensors, and collect data. In the example below, you will start
the GLX and collect temperature data.
1. Plug In the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the power port on the right side of the GLX and plug
the adapter into a power outlet (100 to 240 VAC, depending on your location).
When you connect the AC adapter, the GLX turns on automatically.
The first time you use the GLX, leave it plugged in overnight (at least 14 hours)
to allow the battery to fully charge.
If the battery has already been charged, you can use the GLX without the AC
adapter. To turn it on using battery power, push the power button at the lower-
right corner of the keypad (
) and hold it for about one second.
2. Connect a Sensor
Connect a temperature probe to one of the temperature ports on the left side of
the GLX.
In most cases, the Graph display will launch automatically with the axes labeled
“Temperature (°C)” and “Time (s).”
3. Collect Data
Press .
The GLX is now recording and graphing data from the sensor. Press to
automatically scale the graph.
Hold the end of the temperature probe in your hand and observe how the data
plotted on the Graph react.
Connect the AC
power adapter
If running on
battery power,
press the
power button
Connect a
temperature probe
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